EATING SUSHI, WASHING FEET, AND MEETING DEATH
Last Saturday morning at 10.45am, I was on my way to Mad's house at TB. I was running late. Fretting uneasily, I scanned the road for any sights of incoming buses. A busy crowd was gathering at one end of the bus stop outside TB Plaza, murmuring among themselves, and peeking curiously down the other side of the road. I was curious over the commotion too, but heck! There is a time and season for everything. This is not the time to be curious! I'M LATE!!!
Thank goodness, bus 123 came within minutes.
I boarded the bus; my heart cringing painfully as the ez-link card went BEEP!. Adult fare is really exorbitant, you know!
The doors closed and, picking up speed, the bus departed from the bus stop. Barely seconds later - much to my chagrin - it slowed down again, navigating carefully and cautiously along the road. Curiosity piqued again, I bent forward and peered out of the windows. A car spreading across 2 lanes. A fallen motorcycle. Debris. Shrapnels of glass. Bits and pieces. And a blue tent. With the white, big word "POLICE" printed across it in bold.
Could it be someone I know? Could it be any of them? I don't think so... BUT what if...? But someone would have called to inform! But It's so near to Mad's house! ALAMAK!!! What if it's DH? I was supposed to meet her beforehand! I shouldn't have told her to leave first! But nothing is affirmative yet! Don't assume so fast.
3 stops down, I alighted at Mad's block. Because it's already quite late, I climbed the stairs by steps of two-by-two, and half-ran to the lift. What if it's any of them? What if it's canceled? But it can't be; my phone is not ringing! The lift doors closed. Ensuring that my mobile phone is on silent mode, I checked my reflection and patted my hair. Don't be silly. They're safe and they're up there already and you're late. my dear!
Before opening the door to Mad's flat, loud noises could be heard. It sounded like laughers. Are they in the midst of a game? Panting slightly, I pushed open the door slowly and stepped inside. Okay, they're not laughing, but praying. See! I told you! Feeling somewhat silly now, I turned around, and closed the door quietly instead of letting it banging closed behind me. Thank God.
KC noticed my presence. I scanned the circle. Everybody's fine! He looked up. I need to keep the sushi in the refrigerator! He shifted to his right, and opened up a space for me. The dead person involved in the traffic accident is not anyone whom I'm acquainted with! Thank goodness! He motioned for me to sit down. Will the sushi spoil if I leave them out in the open like this? He was still looking. All who are supposed to be here are all here! Thank goodness! I put the container down on the sofa. Someone just died half an hour ago! I gingerly stepping into the circle. Sushi, how? I accidentally kicked Desmond's hand from behind with the heel of my feet. Sorry, Desmond, I've not washed my feet yet! I sat down on the floor and took my place. Will PH and KC mind? My feet?
Stinky feet? Spoiling sushi? Too bad! Taking my seat, I thought, all these can wait. There is Someone Else more important.
It was only 10.45am in the early morning. And someone had just passed away tragically in a traffic accident. Maybe a young lad in his youth. Maybe he was on his way to work, or on an outing with friends, or on his way to meet up with his beloved girlfriend and spend some quality time with her. Perhaps a movie, or a nice lunch, or a quiet walk at the beach, or a nice long chat at the park. Then, WHAM! It was only 10.45am. It's a Saturday! And the day has just barely began!
Life is short. And wise are those who learn to number their days.
Last Saturday morning at 10.45am, I was on my way to Mad's house at TB. I was running late. Fretting uneasily, I scanned the road for any sights of incoming buses. A busy crowd was gathering at one end of the bus stop outside TB Plaza, murmuring among themselves, and peeking curiously down the other side of the road. I was curious over the commotion too, but heck! There is a time and season for everything. This is not the time to be curious! I'M LATE!!!
Thank goodness, bus 123 came within minutes.
I boarded the bus; my heart cringing painfully as the ez-link card went BEEP!. Adult fare is really exorbitant, you know!
The doors closed and, picking up speed, the bus departed from the bus stop. Barely seconds later - much to my chagrin - it slowed down again, navigating carefully and cautiously along the road. Curiosity piqued again, I bent forward and peered out of the windows. A car spreading across 2 lanes. A fallen motorcycle. Debris. Shrapnels of glass. Bits and pieces. And a blue tent. With the white, big word "POLICE" printed across it in bold.
Could it be someone I know? Could it be any of them? I don't think so... BUT what if...? But someone would have called to inform! But It's so near to Mad's house! ALAMAK!!! What if it's DH? I was supposed to meet her beforehand! I shouldn't have told her to leave first! But nothing is affirmative yet! Don't assume so fast.
3 stops down, I alighted at Mad's block. Because it's already quite late, I climbed the stairs by steps of two-by-two, and half-ran to the lift. What if it's any of them? What if it's canceled? But it can't be; my phone is not ringing! The lift doors closed. Ensuring that my mobile phone is on silent mode, I checked my reflection and patted my hair. Don't be silly. They're safe and they're up there already and you're late. my dear!
Before opening the door to Mad's flat, loud noises could be heard. It sounded like laughers. Are they in the midst of a game? Panting slightly, I pushed open the door slowly and stepped inside. Okay, they're not laughing, but praying. See! I told you! Feeling somewhat silly now, I turned around, and closed the door quietly instead of letting it banging closed behind me. Thank God.
KC noticed my presence. I scanned the circle. Everybody's fine! He looked up. I need to keep the sushi in the refrigerator! He shifted to his right, and opened up a space for me. The dead person involved in the traffic accident is not anyone whom I'm acquainted with! Thank goodness! He motioned for me to sit down. Will the sushi spoil if I leave them out in the open like this? He was still looking. All who are supposed to be here are all here! Thank goodness! I put the container down on the sofa. Someone just died half an hour ago! I gingerly stepping into the circle. Sushi, how? I accidentally kicked Desmond's hand from behind with the heel of my feet. Sorry, Desmond, I've not washed my feet yet! I sat down on the floor and took my place. Will PH and KC mind? My feet?
Stinky feet? Spoiling sushi? Too bad! Taking my seat, I thought, all these can wait. There is Someone Else more important.
It was only 10.45am in the early morning. And someone had just passed away tragically in a traffic accident. Maybe a young lad in his youth. Maybe he was on his way to work, or on an outing with friends, or on his way to meet up with his beloved girlfriend and spend some quality time with her. Perhaps a movie, or a nice lunch, or a quiet walk at the beach, or a nice long chat at the park. Then, WHAM! It was only 10.45am. It's a Saturday! And the day has just barely began!
Life is short. And wise are those who learn to number their days.
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